Archive for May, 2013

Joel Radio is proud to return to one of its most successful and audience-pleasing bits – having a girl on the show. And not just any girl, but the roller derby racing, joke tellin’, roller coaster ridin’, Lauren. While her exploits with the Detroit Derby Girls and adventures in the male-dominated world in comedy are interesting, Lauren brings a unique, “missed it by that much” story about not banging Zach Braff. Seems the former Scrubs star put on all the right moves, according to Joel and Corey anyway, but there would be no Garden State-esque romance for the two. Find out why it didn’t happen and why Lauren isn’t pursuing Ryan Gosling despite an opportunity, hear awful things that get shouted by guys at gas stations, and what it’s like to be on the receiving end of the worst, most offensive pick-up text message ever. Also, hear why Joel doesn’t think Corey should plan a visit to Cedar Point, Corey’s recent disappointment with a musical hero, and somebody thinks The Hangover 3 is the worst movie ever – that person is America. Plus, Joel watches the most tear-inducing movie ever, and the return of Arrested Development gets a mixed review from the panel – one who saw it and kinda liked it, one who wants to see it and one who doesn’t care.

Paranormal investigator John E.L. Tenney has investigated many things that remain unknown. Like why Corey and Joel can’t keep on topic. This episode is exhibit A in the elusive and rarely recorded podcasters-babblling-on-about-nothing phenomenon – but it’s a fun one! John joins the guys to look into the mysteries of Marc Maron’s new IFC series, Maron, and what the possibilities would be for the series Fragomeni or the more likely hilarious Tenney, the adventures a middle-aged ghost hunter. The also break down Inside Amy Schumer and the awesome Ginger Baker documentary Beware of Mr. Baker. Most of the show’s vitriol, however is saved for Room 237, a glorified YouTube documentary about Stanley Kubrick’s film The Shining. Joel especially hates this conspiratorial bullshit, and despite recently speaking at the Stanley Hotel, John denies that his bullshit in no way overlaps with the bullshit in the film. Also, Joel loves obscure comedian Fred Stoller, high school reunions are for suckers, and John’s ex-girlfriends are coming to an art gallery near you.

On this show you’ll hear the comedy debut of show friend Rob Rose. While Joel believes no one’s first attempt at stand-up comedy is indicative of any future success or failure, it is safe to say that Rob’s debut is highly entertaining for all the wrong reasons. Listen as you’ll hear the several-month-old recording of Rob drunkenly stumbling through a set that includes a potentially offensive (yet hilarious) opening line, references to comedy “greats” from the past (Judy Tenuta!) and crowd work so inept it might be described as the comedian heckling the audience. Still, when you consider the nearly empty room, the inebriation of the performer, the lack of preparation and the assholery of Joel and Corey in the audience, it all adds up to an extremely entertaining good time. Besides, Rob is a good sport and he gets more serious comedy advice from Joel and Corey in the studio including lessons learned from the greats (like Dave Attell), like how to make your comedy sound natural, how to deal with success and failure and how to not look like an open miker on Facebook. It’s good solid comedy advice, after some well-deserved ball-busting on this show. Also, Corey reviews Iron Man 3 which leads into a summer movie preview including end of the world movies that look alike, a return for Superman, and why everyone claims to love The Lone Ranger, even though almost nobody seen it. Plus, reaction to the Boston bombing, podcasts the guys like, and why, after several months, it must be said that the Doritos tacos have failed – sorry Taco Bell.